My food tonight was not even edible, I ordered a New York Strip and it was obviously not a NYS, it was probably a flank or skirt steak. Definitely not New York Strip. However, my partners meal was perfect. Our meals from previous dinners were also great. The service was great and the ambiance was cozy. I will go back but I just won't order pricy steak again. read more

This is an old house converted into a restaurant. Very nice and clean. They have a bar with wine and beer. The staff is friendly. I ordered the short rib beef with mashed potatoes and green beans. The meals came out quick. My meat was tender and delicious. The potatoes were good and the beans were cooked perfectly. My wife got the ballerina bowl. The chicken was delicious and corn potatoes amazing. It had okra strips that were delicious that I ate. Prices are fair and restaurant is casual. read more

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What a cute place. You gotta be comfortable with the feminine vibe (lots of pink and florals). The food was fantastic. We started off at the bar for happy hour. Had a drink and a couple of appetizers then moved to dining table for dinner. The bar chairs are quite comfortable and I appreciated the hooks on underneath side of bar for purses etc. Because we had 5 in our group the bartender suggested we eat dinner upstairs in what was essentially a private room. That was just perfect. We had a whole room to ourselves. There was even our own bathroom. I should mention the delicious 1911 salad I got with salmon. My husband loved the meatloaf he ordered. We also got a piece of chocolate cake- so yummy. read more

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After a long day at the beach we decided to try something close by for dinner. Enter the lazy ballerina bistro I saw they had chicken pot pie on the menu and was instantly sold! We got our meal to go and took it back to where we are staying for a lovely little dinner in. Now, I will forever compare every pot pie to my favorite because that is just how it goes but this one is so very delicious and beautifully done! It's definitely up there on my list! It is an elevated classic version of the chicken pot pie with a gorgeous light and airy pastry crust. The filling is really delightful too not your run of the mill pot pie filling that's heavy and overly rich just the right amount of weight and creaminess (lol! I'm picky!) Filled with a decent amount of peas, carrots and perfectly cooked pieces of chicken it was a joy to eat. Bob had the French onion soup and I literally looked over for a bite and it was gone. He said it was so savory and delicious! Overall, we enjoyed it immensely and would for sure go back again! read more

Wonderful spot hidden in plain sight! Had a girls' lunch here and it was a cozy and cute atmosphere. Menu was full of delicious house made comfort foods like their chicken pot pie. There is a good wine list as well. Service was great! Stop in and get a drink at the bar or get a table in the sunlit atrium if you're hungry. Would highly recommend! read more

This is by far the worst dining experience I have ever had. If you don't want to be there, don't open. Shrimp under cooked, had to waive down for drink refills. Even paid drinks! You should never have to wait 15 minutes to order dessert, and another 15 to get it. And this was all in a special reduced menu for Mother's Day everything should have been perfect read more

Charming little house with quaint seating and decorations very cozy delicious menu a lot of southern dishes. My only complaint was we came on a Saturday for the live music and was a little disappointed.,it seemed like it never really got started - probably an off night in that department . We will definitely be back though! I had the chicken pot pie which was very good; my husband had the Florida shrimp boil and he really enjoyed it ! Really loved the atmosphere and the service was excellent ! read more

I came here because the other place I wanted wasn't open but I made no mistake. The food was so good I may go back before I head home. The service was great & the restaurant was clean and cute. 10/10 would recommend. read more

The Lazy Ballerina Bistro - Meatloaf $21 - Soul Food Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

We were here on Valentines Day & they were very busy with limited staff. The place is amazing inside, if in this area go there just for the experience inside, gorgeous bar & unusual tableware. I had the salmon & it was good. If in the area I would try it again. They also had a man playing the guitar & singing & it was at a very good noise level, not loud. read more

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I was solo, had been wanting to check it out. Sat at the bar, agree with another reviewer that it is not inviting. Ordered the Waldorf salad, while it was good, it was room temperature, which I found odd. I also found it astonishing that the chef literally yells to the waitress or bartender from the kitchen to pick up food. Like it's 2026, must be a better less annoying way. read more

The Lazy Ballerina Bistro - Waldorf salad. - Soul Food Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Such a cute inviting place! Service was great, fast and we absolutely loved the pink tree!

Food was fabulous! You must try the bread pudding! Happy hour was great. We will be back! read more

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The 100+ year old building has lots of ambience and coupled with the friendly service and food it is a very enjoyable and tasty night out.

What a cute spot! Highly recommend visiting in the off season as it is usually quite crowded otherwise. The house is beautifully decorated and we came on a night with live music. The menu is very diverse and you can definitely find something to appease your taste buds! They currently only offer wine and beer, but have some really great wine options to choose from. The bartender was especially friendly and told us about the history of the home and provided great service. We can't wait to return! read more

Food was good and plentiful ... the air was blowing on us .... Too cold. The bar was not inviting.

Our second visit, and the Lazy Ballerina did not disappoint! The building is a beautifully restored 100+ year-old bungalow, but the real star is the food. Southern-inspired dishes, many with local seafood, had the perfect amount of spice. The Florida Seafood Boil and the Shrimp and Grits were both excellent. The desserts are all homemade and served in huge portions. Our server made a few slip-ups, but they were excusable and didn't ruin a great dinner. We'll definitely be back! read more

This place has a menu that offers a variety of food. The atmosphere is absolutely charming. We enjoyed chicken pot pie and Cobb salad for lunch. Service was stellar! read more

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Excellent food and service! Had the pimento cheese fritters, Ballerina Bowl and fried grouper fish and chips. Will definitely be back. Such a cute building! read more

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Absolutely loved this restaurant!! Service, food , environment all A+. We csnt wait to go back again soon!

Food was impressive and the service was very good. We will most definitely be back and have told friends to try it out.

This old house was converted into a restaurant. and is rather charming. The food was delicious and service was excellent. We will go back again. read more

Amazing food service and a real small town restaurant with great atmosphere. Have live music , they make you feel so welcome no loud music blaring through loudspeakers. You can actually talk at your table! read more

We went here for Sunday Brunch and it was delicious. Everything tasted fresh! They just recently started having brunch, so you could tell they were working on kinks, but overall very good. read more

The food is good BUT. The desserts are definitely homemade But the size of a piece of cake for$14. Was way too small! Waitress was great! But it is pricy there! read more

Such a gem. As a person who loves comfort food, this restaurant was such a pleasant surprise to stumble upon. We got the fried green tomatoes (came with 4 large tomatoes) to start and we weren't disappointed. I got the meatloaf with mashed potatoes, black eyed peas, and don't get me started on the biscuit... to put it simply-- it was all divine. I had enough to take home for leftovers. Our server was sweet and so was the owner. They had soft live music (guitarist) on a Saturday night which was a really nice touch. I can't wait to return! read more

One server at 12:30 lunchtime. Chairs are metal & hard as rocks-very uncomfortable to sit on. No cushions on them. How do they expect me to enjoy my meal sitting on hard steel. It was prob me, I read grilled cheese & didn't see that it wasn't American cheese, but a Swiss type cheese, being grilled with onions & mushrooms. Total yuck! I thought this combo was very yuck. The bread, I think, was sourdough. While I did like the crunch of the bread, it was so greasy, I couldn't eat it. The tomato soup that I ordered with it-came to the table COLD. Couldn't eat it. Plus, soup had too much blue cheese in it. Now, let's talk about the fish dip I ordered. Did the cook just empty a can of tuna & spread mayo on it-yep, I believe that's what they did. I've never had or even made my own dip that had 2-3 inch solid chunks not mixed into the dip. Last time I ate here, I was disappointed. Today is the last day I'll ever eat here. Food was so bad, if I didn't have my friend with, I would have walked out. Did I tell the manager? Was the manager there? If there was a manager there, the ONE server there took care of the whole restaurant by herself. My bill was over $70 for 3 grilled cheese & fish dip, one ice tea & 2 waters. Come on-simple grilled cheese shouldn't be this expensive. Cold greasy food, not enough help, horrid fish dip...yuck. read more

Nice ambiance, but average food. Two of our dinners were served well after the first two. They are more adapt at timing the more simple sandwich meal than a dinner. read more

New menu, new chef. I thought it couldn't get any better, but I was wrong. Lots more choices on the menu. Our server Katie was attentive and delightful. Some tasty salads, flatbreads. You can eat healthy . . Or not. I really liked the fried pimento cheese balls (not healthy) and the 1911 salad. read more

Service was slow, but they were great with the details of their daily special, which we tried the fried green tomatoes. There was a blue tomato soup with the grilled cheese and as a fan of grilled cheeses that twist on the classic was definitely a new one I recommend getting the soup with the grilled cheese tho it's extra. They have only beers and wines, no soft drinks or teas. The setting of the place was cottage like and had party rooms with large tables to set groups. With a bar that had cozy seating. I recommend if you want something new come to it and try, they have reservations so you can make time. Parking can be crowded the max cars looks like a single parking nothing larger than a suv civic. We love to dive at new locations and this one is a new gem. read more

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I've been wanting to try this place for quite some time and I'm glad I finally did. The ambience is adorable and quaint. Love the eclectic style, and various types of dinnerware. Each room is a new experience. The food is amazing, Kristin our waitress was very friendly and pleasant. Going back again this week with a friend. read more

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I have driven by many times telling myself I have to try this place; Well I finally did and was very pleasantly surprised. The place is very clean and bright and the decor is very cute. I went in for lunch with a friend and we both loved over meals. I had the ultimate grilled cheese with the Blue Tomato Soup which was delicious! The menu has something for any palette! I will definitely be going back to try their dinner options - Shrimp and Grits caught my eye. Don't put off trying the Lazy Ballerina, you won't be disappointed. Kristen our waitress was also fabulous! read more

The place is adorable. It's in a typical old Florida house. The decor was charming n it has different rooms n a private room that I'd love to have a party with my girlfriends. Very tea party vibe. But that don't mean the food wasn't excellent cause it was great.I had a delicious grilled cheese with Gouda n mushrooms with pork .My sister had chicken salad on a croissant. We had some wine n it was really a great atmosphere . I will definitely come back for dinner because my husband been wanting to try it. Really great menu, southern style dishes . read more

We've dined here several times foods always inconsistent. most menu items are missing servers lack the ability to remember your orders. Service gets worse every time so...... never again! read more

This was our second visit, and I just can't speak highly enough of the food and the service. This trip was for dinner, although they have lunch hours as well. We had the Mahi-Mahi special and the Chicken Pot Pie, which were both excellent. Of course, we started with the Tomato Blue soup. Not to be missed. The ambiance is just as you would expect, a charming bistro environment. All the lighting, plated and silverware have some sort of quaintness or whimsey attached. We can't wait for the next visit. read more

Need to diversify menu menu limited service could be more engaging and cheerful ambiance is nice read more

Firat time here. Recommended by my daughter. My wife and I sat at the bar. Patrick, the barkeep, greeted us. Wine was ordered and served. We had heard about the pimen3 cheese fritters so they wer the first order. Crispy outside and creamy inside with a delicious jam for dipping. Incredi3. One of the specials was pork shank with mashed potatoes. That was my choice. My wife had the shrimp and fish-fried. Both entrees were well prepared and delicious. Wine selection was well curated. Service was prompt. Patrick was very attentive but not intrusive. Such a great dining experience. The take home carrot cake was the crowning touch. Go there for a great experience. read more

The restaurant is so eccentric and lovely. The service is friendly and prompt. Nice variety of wine. The key lime pie is excellent. Lovely experience here. read more

The Lazy Ballerina Bistro - Key Lime Pie - Soul Food Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Excellent food and service! My favorite local spot! I've had almost everything on the menu, it's all delicious! read more

The Lazy Ballerina Bistro - people sitting at the bar - Soul Food Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

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Great food and atmosphere! Not only did I enjoy this restaurant, but also my husband. While looking for a place to grab lunch, I noticed that we were near the Lazy Ballerina. My husband was not enthusiastic about going - he was put off by the name. He was very impressed with all the items that we ordered, including dessert. Like the old saying goes, "Don't judge a restaurant by its name". read more

Food was very good-I had the chicken pot pie & mashed, husband had the braised short ribs & the granddaughter did the ballerina burger with fries which were all very flavorful & delicious! Lisa was our waitress who was very friendly-did a great job & took good care of us! It is a unique setting as i believe it was a business previously, and it originally was a home? Anyway I loved the colors, the place settings, silverware, my wine glass had an interesting shape-everything was enjoyable! Forgot we did the pimento fritters too as a starter which was yummy! We will be repeat customers, that is for sure! read more